2016 Scottish Rite Workshops
Stand Adjourned
Photo: Adm. Bill Sizemore, 33°, speaks to Charlotte Scottish Rite Workshop attendees Friday afternoon about the state of the Valley Membership Achievement Project (VMAP).
With the conclusion of the third conference this past weekend in Charlotte, NC, the 2016 Scottish Rite Workshops now stand adjourned.
At each of the conferences in Houston, Phoenix, and Charlotte, the attendees heard from three speakers who addressed the 11 subject areas of the
Valley Membership Achievement Project (VMAP) 2016 workbook. At the conclusion of each talk, the speakers put forth several related questions. Attendees then broke off into smaller groups to suggest ways to improve VMAP based on these questions. The groups then reported their ideas in a larger group session where they were recorded on screen for the benefit of all.
Due to the enthusiastic response from the attendees across all three workshops, we logged a
total of 574 ideas! These raw ideas from all three conferences, as well as the speakers’ slide presentations, will be available in PDF format on the
VMAP web page by the end of April.
We sincerely thank all those who participated as attendees, leaders, speakers, facilitators, and staff.
VMAP Snapshot: Scottish Rite Education in Lake Charles, LA
VMAP Subject Area 2, Scottish Rite Education for Members, asks Valley members to enroll in one of the
Master Craftsman education courses (Tasks A–C). Bro. Tom Boggan, KCCH, member of Lake Charles, LA decided to go above and beyond and complete all four*! The Valley of Lake Charles, LA was very proud to present Bro. Tom with his certificate, pins, and jewel for this accomplishment. Pictured l. to r. above are Bros. Jim Golding, KCCH and Bro. Boggan.
*Please note the
Master Craftsman Program now comprises three courses. When the program changed last year, students already enrolled in then-SRMC II were allowed to complete it.
Celebrating the Craft (CTC)
Is Only One Month Away!
We recently announced the
finalists of the 2016 Scottish Rite Has Talent contest. These members and friends have been invited to come to Washington, DC and perform live during the
CTC.
It’s not too late to plan a get-together with your brothers, friends, and family and share in this special evening Sat., May 21, from 6 pm–Midnight Eastern Time. Have a good time while fulfilling 2016 VMAP Area 7, Task A: “The Valley participates in the
Celebrating the Craft webcast.”
Valley of Omaha, NE Hosts 2016 Knights of St. Andrew Gathering
The Valley of Omaha, NE Knights of St. Andrew (KSA) is hosting the
3rd-biennial KSA International Gathering on May 20-21, 2016 in Omaha, offering informative educational sessions on service and leadership, including engaging volunteers, VMAP, building a successful KSA, and fundraising.
Early bird registration extends through April 30, and for $100 registration, attendees will be invited to the Friday banquet, breakout sessions, Saturday luncheon and keynote address, and Celebrating the Craft prime-rib banquet at the Omaha Scottish Rite.
For more information, call Micah Evans, Valley of Omaha Scottish Rite at 402–342–1300 or email
micah@SRNE.org.
Remember, the goal of VMAP is to provide Valleys with a list of implementable activities to increase the engagement and involvement of their members. Download the 2016 VMAP Workbook for more information about subject areas and tasks.
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